International House
Residence Hall/Dormitory in Washington, DC, DC · 2201 Virginia Ave, NW · 20052
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 41 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 73.6 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 176.9 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 233 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 5.9 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 660,614 kWh |
| Natural gas | 6,641 therms |
| Water use | 3,116 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 39,627 sq ft |
| Source record | dc:PM1415253:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 41 | +3 | 73.6 kBtu/ft² | 233 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 38 | ±0 | 72.7 kBtu/ft² | 232 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 38 | 77.5 kBtu/ft² | 245 tCO₂e |
Compliance context
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS
DC's Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) require buildings below the performance standard to improve on 5-year compliance cycles, with penalties for buildings that fail to meet their pathway.
Ownership
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
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Location
- Address
- 2201 Virginia Ave, NW
- City
- Washington, DC
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20052
- Coordinates
- 38.89690, -77.04910
Within ~1 km
Nearby benchmarked buildings
- BEPS1 - Foggy Bottom Campusscore —
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- Main Complexscore 59
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- International Squarescore 56
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- Ross Hall Groupscore —
College/University · 1,047,627 sq ft
- Columbia Plaza All Bldgsscore 30
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- Lafayette Centrescore 74
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Frequently asked questions
What is International House's energy grade?
International House scores 41 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band D (Lowest band (1–54)) — in its 2024 Washington, DC disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does International House use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 73.6 kBtu/ft² (176.9 kBtu/ft² source) across 39,627 sq ft, including 660,614 kWh of electricity and 6,641 therms of natural gas.
What are International House's carbon emissions?
International House reported 233 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (5.9 kgCO₂e/ft²) for 2024. DC's Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) require buildings below the performance standard to improve on 5-year compliance cycles, with penalties for buildings that fail to meet their pathway.
Dataset updated . Source: Building Energy Benchmarking disclosure, record dc:PM1415253:2024.